G A F Society is located in Oregon, OH. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2019, G A F Society employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. G A F Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2019, G A F Society generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AND PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF GERMAN AND SWISS CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH A GERMAN-SWISS-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GERMAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL PROMOTES AND ENHANCES THE GERMAN AND SWISS CULTURES AS WELL AS GENERATES REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GERMAN AND SWISS CULTURAL CENTER IN OREGON AND A WIDE VARIETY OF SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETICS AND OTHER PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS IN THE TOLEDO AREA.
A CULTURAL GATHERING PLACE FOR MEMBERS. WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PROGRAMS FROM EUROPE FOR ALL AGES AND MEMBERS.
CULTURAL EXPENSES AND DONATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Toth President | Trustee | 1 | $3,199 |
Elaine Schwind Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $599 |
Laura Saunders-Kowalec Assistant Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $599 |
Jack Renz Jr Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $599 |
Kevin Ruedy Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $599 |
Laurie Renz Gast Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $599 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,954 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,954 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,664,575 |
Investment income | $9,390 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $34,723 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,714,642 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,742 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,742 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $107,711 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,067 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,888 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $455 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,567 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,679 |
Office expenses | $27,704 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,116 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $452 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,011 |
Insurance | $30,284 |
All other expenses | $11,699 |
Total functional expenses | $1,521,367 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,289 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $602,624 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,764 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $893,327 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,529,004 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,769 |
Total liabilities | $5,769 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,523,235 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,529,004 |
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